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Mental Health Blog

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I was honored to be quoted recently in an article on date rape for Giddy, the world’s largest sexual health

This World Mental Health Day is about access – Here are 4 ways you can help

October 10, 2021

October 10th is World Mental Health Day Today is a day to raise awareness of mental health issues, to reflect

Marian W. Thompson, LCSW, SEP

An Austinite since 2008, I am a native Texan, born and raised in Houston. I am a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I am sex positive and strive to create a non-judgmental environment for clients of all orientations and lifestyles. LGBTQ+, kink, poly welcome!

Schedule a therapy appointment today.

Please call 512-540-5854 or make an appointment online.

In crisis? If you are in danger of hurting yourself or others please call 512-472-HELP (4357) or 800-273-8255

Counseling services available in Austin, TX:

Schedule a therapy appointment in Austin today.

Please call 512-540-5854 or make an appointment online.

For the safety of my clients and my community I have decided to move all sessions to Telehealth for the time being. I have been using Google Meet, which is HIPAA compliant, for the past few years for online sessions and it has worked well. Please contact me with any questions around how this would work.

In compliance with the No Surprises Act that went into effect January 1, 2022, I am required to notify all healthcare consumers of your Federal rights and protections against “surprise billing” and availability of a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for behavioral health services. Please talk to your provider for more information or to request a GFE.